Please don't fall for the myth that "fruit is bad for you!" I can't tell you how many times a client, family member, or friend asks me "is fruit really bad for you because it's loaded with sugar?" but I can tell you my response is ALWAYS "no way!" … so please EAT THE FRUIT! Now that I made my point, let's move on to a more challenging topic - picking out the perfect fruit! To help you figure out how to pick out the perfect fruit any time of the year, I enlisted the help of Julissa Garcia from Shari's Berries !!
Nutrition Education
Nutrients by the Alphabet: Zinc Health Benefits and Recipe
Nutrition, RecipeCommentWhen you hear about Zinc regarding your health, you probably only think of it as one of the many effective natural cold remedies and only necessary once in a great while to help you fight the common cold. Zinc, however, is required for the functions of over 300 enzymes and is needed in small amounts every day in order to maintain health. Zinc is involved in many important processes in your body and has significant therapeutic benefits for several common, chronic diseases (like fighting cancer or reversing heart disease). Read on to learn more about the health benefits and natural food sources of this powerful nutrient!
Nutrients by the Alphabet: Yerba Mate Health Benefits and Recipes
Nutrition, Recipe3 CommentsWe have all heard of green tea and know that is has tons of health benefits, but have you heard of Yerba Mate tea? Well, Yerba Mate has even more health benefits than green tea, thanks to its active compounds (including vitamins, minerals and antioxidants) and has higher polyphenol and antioxidant counts than green tea as well. While Yerba Mate may not be a nutrient, per se, it is worth being recognized in this series, so read on to learn about the numerous health benefits and natural food sources of Yerba Mate.
Nutrients by the Alphabet: Water Health Benefits and Recipe
Nutrition, RecipeCommentWe all know that drinking plenty of water a day is beneficial, but do you know why? Water is actually an essential nutrient with tons of benefits and makes up about 60% of the body! In addition to hydration, water fills the spaces in and between cells and helps form structures of large molecules such as protein and glycogen. Read on to learn about the numerous health benefits and natural food sources of Water!
Nutrients by the Alphabet: Vitamin C Health Benefits and Recipe
Nutrition, RecipeCommentWe have all heard of Vitamin C and its ability to fight off the common cold, but did you know that Vitamin C also plays a role in maintaining the health of collagen and connective tissues as well as acting as an antioxidant? Like most vitamins, Vitamin C is not made in your body on its own so you have to include plenty of food sources that contain Vitamin C in order to achieve these awesome heal the benefits. Read on to learn more about the health benefits and natural food sources of this powerful nutrient!
Nutrients by the Alphabet: Selenium Health Benefits and Recipe
Nutrition, RecipeCommentDid you know that there is a mineral that is actually vital for the human body? That's right, Selenium! Selenium is a trace mineral which is found naturally in soil and wholesome foods and plays a part in antioxidant activity, immunity, and is key to maintaining a healthy metabolism! Read on to learn more about the wonderful health benefits and natural sources of Selenium.
Nutrients by the Alphabet: Riboflavin Health Benefits and Recipe
Nutrition, RecipeCommentDid you know that there is a B vitamin that also has antioxidant properties within the body? That’s right, Riboflavin (also known as Vitamin B2) helps maintain healthy blood cells, helps regulate energy production and boost energy levels, helps prevent headaches, and provides many more benefits. Read on to learn more about the awesome health benefits and natural sources of Riboflavin.
Nutrients by the Alphabet: Quercetin Health Benefits and Recipe
Nutrition, RecipeCommentWe all know what superfoods are, but do you know what makes a superfood so super? Antioxidants! That’s right! And today we are going to talk about a type of flavonoid antioxidant called Quercetin that truly is super and provides a host of awesome health benefits (from heart health to boosting your immune system and longevity)!! Read on to learn more about those amazing health benefits and where to find good natural sources of Quercetin.
Nutrients by the Alphabet: Potassium Health Benefits and Recipe
Recipe, NutritionCommentI am sure that you have heard of Potassium before, but did you know that potassium is an important electrolyte and third most abundant mineral in the body?!? Potassium is needed for numerous cellular functions and is the main compound that interacts with sodium to perform many important functions every single day. Read on to learn the incredible health benefits of Potassium and where you can find this powerhouse mineral in natural food sources!
Nutrients by the Alphabet: Magnesium Health Benefits and Recipe
Nutrition, Recipe1 CommentDid you know that magnesium is a major mineral that is crucial for your health? In fact, magnesium is one of the most important minerals when it comes to maintaining optimal health since it plays major roles in bone health, nerve health, heart health, mental health, and many more health systems. Unfortunately, even if you have a healthy diet you can still suffer from magnesium deficiency which can cause a number of conditions and diseases. Read on to learn about the numerous health benefits of magnesium and were to find the best natural sources.
Nutrients by the Alphabet: Linoleic Acid Health Benefits and Recipe
Nutrition, RecipeCommentHave you heard of Linoleic Acid before? Probably not, but I am sure you have heard of Omega-6. That’s right, Linoleic Acid belongs to a family of polyunsaturated fatty acids know as Omega-6 fatty acids and is essential for human beings. There are so many health benefits of this essential fatty acid, from strengthening your immune system to helping you burn fat, so you may want to read on to learn more about these health benefits and where to find Linoleic Acid!
Nutrients by the Alphabet: Vitamin K Health Benefits and Recipe
Nutrition, RecipeCommentBy now you have heard of the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E, but have you heard of vitamin K? Vitamin K is also an essential fat-soluble vitamin that plays an important role in bone and heart health. There are two main types of vitamin K that we acquire from our diets: Vitamin K1 and vitamin K2. Read on to learn about the health benefits of vitamin K and dosage of this wonderful vitamin.
Nutrients by the Alphabet: Jiaogulan Health Benefits and Recipe
Nutrition, RecipeCommentDo you or someone you know suffer from respiratory issues, asthma, low immune function, diabetes, stress, obesity, or cancer? Well I have an herb for you. Let us introduce you to Jiaogulan - a Chinese herb. This herb is also known as Southern ginseng and has been used as a traditional Chinese medicine for hundreds of years. Jiaogulan holds the most wide-range of health benefits of any plant discovered. Read on to learn about just some of the wonderful health benefits of Jiaogulan.
Nutrients by the Alphabet: Iodine Health Benefits and Recipe
Nutrition, RecipeCommentYou have probably heard of Iodine in salt, but did you know that it is one of the body’s vital nutrients? Many adults don’t consume enough Iodine and therefor suffer from a disorder called Iodine Deficiency Disorder (IDD). Read on to learn about why Iodine is so important for your health and easy ways to increase your Iodine intake in a tasty way!
Nutrients by the Alphabet: Histidine Health Benefits and Recipe
Nutrition, RecipeCommentYou probably haven’t heard of Histidine before, but it’s quite an important nutrient! In fact, Histidine is often considered a semi-essential amino acid that acts as the building blocks of protein for your body. Histidine is only produced in very small amounts by the body, however, so you must obtain the rest of your needs from foods. Read on to learn about the wonderful health benefits of Histidine and what tasty foods you can eat to increase your intake!
Nutrients by the Alphabet: Gamma Linolenic Acid Health Benefits and Recipe
Nutrition, RecipeCommentHave you ever heard of Gamma Linolenic Acid? How about seeing the abbreviated form as “GLA”? While GLA may not be a familiar nutrient, it is an omega-6 fatty acids with a host of health benefits! In fact, GLA is often used as medicine for treating several conditions ranging from nerve pain and skin issues to certain types of breast cancer. Read on to learn more about the health benefits of GLA and the best natural sources of this crucial fatty acid!!
Nutrition Tip: Top Tips to Maintain, Don't Gain over the Holidays Part 2
Nutrition2 CommentsWe are ONE week into December already and that means we are half way through the Holiday Season! Hopefully you all have been able to use my first five tips so far and have been able to keep the Holiday weight gain at bay. As part of the Maintain, Don’t Gain Program, I have 5 more tips to help you get through the rest of the Holiday Season and start the New Year off right!
Nutrients by the Alphabet: Folate Health Benefits and Recipe
Nutrition, RecipeCommentDid you know that Folate is a water-soluble B vitamin (B9) and is often used in combination with other B vitamins to provide a host of health benefits? Folate is a crucial nutrient for optimal health and is naturally found in a variety of foods as well as in its synthetic form as Folic Acid. This week, we are going to talk all about Folate and Folic Acid – the health benefits, the recommended dosages, and the best natural sources to meet your needs! Read on to learn more!!
Nutrients by the Alphabet: Vitamin E Health Benefits and Recipe
Nutrition, RecipeCommentWhat if I told you there was a vitamin that plays a role as an antioxidant and a fat-soluble vitamin? I’m talking about vitamin E. Vitamin E is important for proper function of many organs, enzymatic activities, and neurological processes. Read on to learn more about the countless health benefits of vitamin E and how to easily increase your intake in a tasty way.
Nutrition Tip: Top Tips to Maintain, Don't Gain over the Holidays
NutritionCommentThe Holiday season brings so much joy and happiness to so many people, but with the joyous celebrations often come high-calorie, sugar-loaded foods and beverages which often lead to the infamous Holiday Weight Gain! Have no fear! I have some great and simple nutrition tips to help you avoid gaining weight throughout the Holiday season while still enjoying the foods and family you love!